Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6201PSDH-APR-MTP
6201PSDH-JAN-MTP
6201PSDH-SEP-MTP
6201PSDH-SEP_NS-MTP
Aims
Develop knowledge and understanding of the theory, legislation, policy and practice relating to information and intelligence in policing.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate the role of information and intelligence in policing
2.
Assess appropriate procedures when collecting, retaining and sharing information
3.
Critically discuss the effective use of police databases
4.
Compare and Contrast relevant data protection regulations in relation to information and intelligence and sharing of information with other agencies
5.
Analyse the appropriate procedures when storing information and intelligence
6.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Police Practice, Procedure and Criminal Law
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Information and intelligence: definition of key terms; National Intelligence Model; Information and intelligence in policing; Key legislation and guidance; Intelligence cycle; National Decision Model; Sources of information and intelligence; Intelligence grading/labelling/prioritising; Information sharing; Intelligence databases; Data protection regulations; Key roles in information handling; Information storage.
Information and intelligence: definition of key terms; National Intelligence Model; Information and intelligence in policing; Key legislation and guidance; Intelligence cycle; National Decision Model; Sources of information and intelligence; Intelligence grading/labelling/prioritising; Information sharing; Intelligence databases; Data protection regulations; Key roles in information handling; Information storage.
Module Overview:
During the module, you will discuss in depth the purpose and relevance of Intelligence and Information, roles and responsibilities, investigating the varied roles found within the intelligence community, key responsibilities and skills needed.
During the module, you will discuss in depth the purpose and relevance of Intelligence and Information, roles and responsibilities, investigating the varied roles found within the intelligence community, key responsibilities and skills needed.
Additional Information:
Indicative Content:
This module will provide depth and insight into Intelligence and Information in a policing context supported by lectures and interactive sessions which will impart knowledge to students. Lectures will consolidate knowledge and understanding, consider it in greater depth and broader context. Workshops will contain exercises and scenarios to examine application. Where relevant and appropriate the concept of evidence based policing will be introduced and its relevance explained. Summative assessments will test the students level of knowledge and understanding applied using academic rigour.
Information versus intelligence; The National Intelligence Model (NIM), including coverage of its purpose; Responsibilities of the intelligence function within the NIM; Role of intelligence briefings, including evaluation and debriefing utilising NIM; How information and intelligence can be used in key areas of policing; Potential impact on public perceptions of policing caused by both effective/ineffective use of information and intelligence; Relevant legislation and guidance; The Intelligence Cycle; Relationship between the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and the Intelligence Cycle; Use of information and intelligence within the National Decision Model (NDM); Links between the NDM, the Code of Ethics and intelligence products; Sources of information and intelligence and intelligence reports; Importance of correct grading/labelling of intelligence; Systems employed to ‘grade’ information into intelligence; How intelligence is prioritised; The role of the intelligence manager in ensuring the intelligence is correctly risk- assessed and appropriately actioned; Uses (and challenges) of technology in information and intelligence management; Definition of the terms ‘dissemination’ and ‘sharing’ in relation to the management of police information; Reasons why there is a need to share information within the police service and with other organisations; Potential positive and negative impact on policing outcomes of information and intelligence sharing principles of sharing police information and different types of sharing; Appropriate, effective and legal sharing of information, including permissions that may be required and determining key points which should be shared; How Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs) work; Role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO); How to ensure information is shared appropriately between the police and a range of other agencies; Potential consequences of sending too much information versus too little to partner agencies; Instances when sharing information outside of the ISA may be acceptable; Impacts of information misuse; Freedom of Information and subject access requests; The information that is held on individuals by other agencies; Considerations for partnership working e.g. data protection, data sharing/quality, privacy, risk management; How the sharing of information can assist in single or multi-agency operations; How to provide feedback on information and intelligence post-operation; Functionality of databases for intelligence purposes; Requests for intelligence data from other databases; Accessing intelligence through the police systems; The key roles in information handling, including the Information Asset Owner (IAO); How data about vulnerable people is obtained and handled within the police service; Data protection regulations associated with storage, processing, use and sharing of policing data; Impact of holding incorrect, inaccurate or out-of-date information on an individual; Implications of data protection regulations on the use of information and intelligence in policing operations; Legal and organisational implications of inappropriate disclosure of information; Use of Privacy Impact Assessments with any held data; Retention periods for information; Data quality; Concept of risk mitigation; Impact on the police service and the reputation of policing when data management errors occur; Potential cost to the organisation and individuals when data breaches occur; Initial actions for dealing with data breaches and the roles of key stakeholders; Rights of the individual and exceptions; Practices for ensuring that data is stored in the correct manner; How to ‘weed out’ old and incorrect information and intelligence.
All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released.
This module outline must be read in conjunction with the module appendix and mapping spreadsheet which details the National Policing Curriculum content areas, learning outcomes and minimum content relating to each of the module learning outcomes, which can be found on the Module Key Information tab on Canvas.
Indicative Content:
This module will provide depth and insight into Intelligence and Information in a policing context supported by lectures and interactive sessions which will impart knowledge to students. Lectures will consolidate knowledge and understanding, consider it in greater depth and broader context. Workshops will contain exercises and scenarios to examine application. Where relevant and appropriate the concept of evidence based policing will be introduced and its relevance explained. Summative assessments will test the students level of knowledge and understanding applied using academic rigour.
Information versus intelligence; The National Intelligence Model (NIM), including coverage of its purpose; Responsibilities of the intelligence function within the NIM; Role of intelligence briefings, including evaluation and debriefing utilising NIM; How information and intelligence can be used in key areas of policing; Potential impact on public perceptions of policing caused by both effective/ineffective use of information and intelligence; Relevant legislation and guidance; The Intelligence Cycle; Relationship between the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and the Intelligence Cycle; Use of information and intelligence within the National Decision Model (NDM); Links between the NDM, the Code of Ethics and intelligence products; Sources of information and intelligence and intelligence reports; Importance of correct grading/labelling of intelligence; Systems employed to ‘grade’ information into intelligence; How intelligence is prioritised; The role of the intelligence manager in ensuring the intelligence is correctly risk- assessed and appropriately actioned; Uses (and challenges) of technology in information and intelligence management; Definition of the terms ‘dissemination’ and ‘sharing’ in relation to the management of police information; Reasons why there is a need to share information within the police service and with other organisations; Potential positive and negative impact on policing outcomes of information and intelligence sharing principles of sharing police information and different types of sharing; Appropriate, effective and legal sharing of information, including permissions that may be required and determining key points which should be shared; How Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs) work; Role of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO); How to ensure information is shared appropriately between the police and a range of other agencies; Potential consequences of sending too much information versus too little to partner agencies; Instances when sharing information outside of the ISA may be acceptable; Impacts of information misuse; Freedom of Information and subject access requests; The information that is held on individuals by other agencies; Considerations for partnership working e.g. data protection, data sharing/quality, privacy, risk management; How the sharing of information can assist in single or multi-agency operations; How to provide feedback on information and intelligence post-operation; Functionality of databases for intelligence purposes; Requests for intelligence data from other databases; Accessing intelligence through the police systems; The key roles in information handling, including the Information Asset Owner (IAO); How data about vulnerable people is obtained and handled within the police service; Data protection regulations associated with storage, processing, use and sharing of policing data; Impact of holding incorrect, inaccurate or out-of-date information on an individual; Implications of data protection regulations on the use of information and intelligence in policing operations; Legal and organisational implications of inappropriate disclosure of information; Use of Privacy Impact Assessments with any held data; Retention periods for information; Data quality; Concept of risk mitigation; Impact on the police service and the reputation of policing when data management errors occur; Potential cost to the organisation and individuals when data breaches occur; Initial actions for dealing with data breaches and the roles of key stakeholders; Rights of the individual and exceptions; Practices for ensuring that data is stored in the correct manner; How to ‘weed out’ old and incorrect information and intelligence.
All assessed components on this module must be successfully passed for credit to be released.
This module outline must be read in conjunction with the module appendix and mapping spreadsheet which details the National Policing Curriculum content areas, learning outcomes and minimum content relating to each of the module learning outcomes, which can be found on the Module Key Information tab on Canvas.